{"product_id":"my-years-with-general-motors","title":"My Years with General Motors by Alfred P. Sloan (rare books)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"69\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"69\"\u003eMy Years with General Motors\u003c\/em\u003e is both a memoir and a management classic, written by Alfred P. Sloan, who led General Motors (GM) through a period of extraordinary growth and innovation in the first half of the 20th century. The book provides an insider's view of how GM evolved into one of the largest and most successful corporations in the world. Sloan outlines the strategic and organizational principles he implemented—such as decentralized operations with coordinated control, professional management, and consumer-oriented product planning. His ideas on corporate structure, accountability, and strategic decision-making became foundational in modern business management. More than a history of GM, the book is a blueprint for effective leadership and organizational efficiency, making it a must-read for business leaders, economists, and management students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred P. Sloan Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e (1875–1966) was an influential American business executive and longtime president, chairman, and CEO of General Motors. Under his leadership from the 1920s to the 1950s, GM became the world’s largest and most profitable industrial enterprise. Sloan was known for his analytical approach to management and for pioneering corporate structures that allowed large, complex organizations to function effectively. Beyond his corporate success, he was also a major philanthropist, supporting scientific research, education, and public health through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. His legacy continues to shape modern corporate governance and business strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156758257850,"sku":"2IBX3SHXE-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/MyYearswithGeneralMotors.jpg?v=1761823435","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/my-years-with-general-motors","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}